“Does a red envelope mean extra push-ups for my boyfriend or girlfriend at boot camp?” “I just sent a Valentine in a red envelope to my daughter/son at basic training, will they get in trouble?” “I just decorated my envelope with hearts and stickers, will my husband/boyfriend get my card or will the Drill Instructor … Continue reading Valentine Cards at Basic Training

We are blessed at Project Write2Them to have wonderful volunteers. One of our volunteers has found some new versions of Bible verses to support and lift up your loved one while they are at basic training, boot camp or deployed! For your loved one in the military Psalm 31:14-16 "But I trust in You, O LORD; … Continue reading Bible Verses to share during Basic Training and Boot Camp.

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As we come to the close of Black History month, it is fitting to recognize a pioneer in the integration of our U.S. military with the story of the first African-American Marine Corps Officer, Frederick C. Branch. Branch's story is an important part of our nation's history and the history of the U.S. Marine Corps. Written … Continue reading First African-American Marine Officer – Frederick C. Branch

Here are some fun and interesting facts about the 4th of July holiday that you might want to share with your family and your loved ones who are at basic training or boot camp today. As we celebrate with backyard cookouts and fireworks, it is appropriate to reflect on our Founding Fathers and their heroism … Continue reading 13 Fun and Interesting Facts About July 4th

Project Write2Them is pleased to announce that they will offer to each Service Academy parents club a gift certificate for a free subscription for service during the 2014 summer basic training at the U.S. Military Service Academies and all U.S. Merchant Marine Academies. All official parent clubs should request a gift certificate, which they may … Continue reading Service Academy Parent Clubs eligible for Write2Them Gift Certificate

During basic training, military recruits are able to attend worship services. This is the one hour during the week that these young men and women are able to relax, sit and not have to worry about the DI (Drill Instructor) or MTI (Military Training Instructor) bothering them. I suspect that many of these recruits nod off … Continue reading Bible verses for Your Recruit at Basic Training

Project Write2Them is gearing up for another great summer of providing service to the families of the incoming class of 2017 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, West Point - U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. During cadet and midshipmen basic training, these young men and women will forgo … Continue reading Incoming Class of 2017 at the U.S. Military Service Academies

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